ABMDI Study Questions WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

A 30-year-old male dies of AIDS; it is permissible for the death investigator to: a. Release property taken at the scene to the family b. Disclose information about the death to interested parties c. Inform the media as to the cause of death d. Amend the death certificate for the emotional well being of the family e. Release the cause and manner of death to friends and associates correct answer: a. Release property taken at the scene to the family When attempting to assist a coworker dealing with job-related stress, it is most appropriate to show: a. Sympathy b. Empathy c. Indifference d. Sarcasm e. Tenacity correct answer: b. Empathy After you have completed an investigation at a private residence, the family calls your office to report the theft of personal property from their residence. How should you handle the situation?: a. Adamantly deny the theft of personal property b. Place blame on the first responders c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor d. Fax a copy of the property receipt to the family e. Refer the caller to the family's funeral director correct answer: c. Refer the caller to your immediate supervisor All death scenes should be treated as ______________ until proven otherwise: a. Accidents b. Conspiracies c. Natural d. Suicides e. Homicides correct answer: e. Homicides All of the following are considered common errors investigators make when collecting evidence EXCEPT which one?: a. Removal of evidence before photographing b. Not collecting enough evidence c. Not collecting a standard of comparison d. Collecting too much evidence e. Not recognizing evidentiary value correct answer: d. Collecting too much evidence The application of science to law describes: a. Criminological science